Under the new law, which went into effect on July 1, law enforcement officers must have probably cause to stop a vessel.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats without probable cause.

Conservationists worry a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis takes away wildlife officials' best defense against poachers ...

The Navaro family took their boat out in Cape Coral to celebrate the holiday. However, authorities are still vigilant. "Yes, ...

A new law is changing the way Florida law enforcement interacts with boaters, just in time for one of the busiest weekends on ...

Starting July 1, 2025, law enforcement will no longer be able to pull a boat over without probable cause or a suspected violation. Before, officers were allowed to conduct inspections, like personal ...

The new law 'repeal(s) the … (FWC)’s authority to conduct random vessel safety inspections' without probable cause.

Florida Boater Freedom Act goes into effect July 1. How will it change 4th of July boating Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats ...

Here's what to know about the Boater Freedom Act, signed into law on May 19, 2025, and boating laws ahead of the Fourth of July. Vroom vroom: Low-speed vehicles, golf carts grow in popularity, but ...

Here's what to know about the Boater Freedom Act, signed into law on May 19, 2025, and boating laws ahead of the Fourth of July.